We have a report from the fj.life.in-japan Dynamics Officer that CL has
exploded. Flight director confirms that:

>>> Good to know. Thanks for the tip. In the event I am someday able to convince the
>>> wife that naturalization is a good idea...
>>>
>> 
>> What does naturalization have over, say, permanent residency? The 
>> right to vote is one thing that springs to mind but if/when the DPJ
>> comes to power this time next week, foreigners might get the right to
>> vote anyway, at least at the local level.
>
>You're forgetting the golden opportunity to pay more taxes.  Once you're 
>a citizen, all of your overseas income and property becomes taxable in 
>Japan. 

This is easy to circumvent, as I have none.


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